Liv Declerck

Perth-based IT company Velrada has been integrated into Nomura Research Institute (NRI) Australia & New Zealand, with its co-founders to exit at the end of July.

FYI Resources has appointed Control and Thermal Engineering to conduct work on a proposed high-purity alumina plant in Kwinana, after major partner Alcoa withdrew from the project.

Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss a local gallery's innovative new approach to buying, selling and exhibiting artwork.

Regenerative farming and produce traceability are good for business and consumers.

Western Australian house and rental prices are expected to continue rising with properties selling at their fastest since 1998, new data has shown.

The operators of DOVA Collective say they have delivered a new business model for art galleries.

WA-based Good Sammy has opened its first hospitality venue Good Thanks cafe at the Kwinana Recquatic recreation centre.

Jack McGinn and Liv Declerck discuss an arts program making a difference for at-risk youth.

FORM collaborated with artist Stormie Mills to engage at-risk youth in the healing power of creativity.

Marine and port services business TAMS Group has been awarded two Southern Ports contracts to deliver work at the Ports of Bunbury and Albany, valued at $4.5 million.

Perth-based Kinetic IT has been recruited by the Australian Taxation Office as its lead enterprise service management partner, in a contract valued at $50 million.

The rising cost of living has flooded charitable organisations with those in need of a range of support services.

Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss a new Perth venue by the team at Sneakers & Jeans, and the scene for hospitality in the CBD.

Margaret River-based wine producers Evans & Tate, Domaine Naturaliste and House of Cards have been recognised for their achievements at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2023.

Established inner-city hospitality provider Andy Freeman discusses the state of the sector.

Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss the transformation of the Western Australian arts sector over the past three decades.

The WA arts industry has celebrated change and embraced inclusivity over 30 years.

Margaret River-based Giniversity has won Best Navy Gin in Australia and awarded double gold for its navy strength gin at the American Distillers Institute Awards 2023.

Nexus Airlines has been launched to expand the Western Australian Inter-Regional Flight Network, bolstered by a $4 million investment from the state government.

Pilbara Ports Authority has contracted marine and port services business TAMS Group to deliver the second stage of upgrades to the Nelson Point Tug Haven facility located at Port Hedland.

John Phillips played a key role in initiating the global expansion of GHD, which has grown to become one of the biggest engineering consulting firms in Australia.

Senior journalist Jack McGinn and journalist Liv Declerck discuss the application of business principles in the non-profit sector.

Perth-based chemical engineering business Hazer Group has extended its non-binding memorandum of understanding with French utility company ENGIE SA to establish its first facility in Europe.

Chorus, Anglicare WA and Lifeline Australia are utilising business philosophies to survive in the not-for-profit space.

The Community Arts Network, Theatre Kimberley and Warlayirti Artists Aboriginal Corporation are among the recipients of the state government’s $900,000 regional arts funding.

Maali Group managing director Mitchell Matera was announced as First Amongst Equals at the 40under40 Awards for 2023, taking the top spot ahead of a varied cohort of Western Australia’s young business and community leaders.

Wangara-based Banks and Bloom Distillery + Lab has been awarded double gold at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Ice Vodka.

Arts Impact WA has announced an opera production and a biotechnological artwork as the two winning projects of its 2023 art grants, valued at $100,000 each.

Journalists Jack McGinn and Liv Declerck discuss the outlook and challenges facing the WA wine industry.

Collie-based medicinal cannabis company Cannaponics has raised more than $3 million for its new facility, setting the record for the biggest raise on crowdfunding platform Birchal for 2023.

An impressive vintage is good news for WA wineries given the ongoing challenges of rising input costs.

Journalists Simone Grogan and Liv Declerck discuss an emerging distillery in Margaret River. Plus: Perth house prices, 7-Eleven deal and social housing.